The following is a press release from the California Highway Patrol. The information has not been proven in a court of law, and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:
At approximately 12:35 PM today, CHP Santa Rosa units responded to a fatal crash on private property at 3100 Skillman Lane.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a Bobcat tractor was being operated in a field when a 3-year-old child ran into the area. Tragically, the child was struck by the tractor and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
CHP investigators observed signs of intoxication on the tractor operator. He was arrested for Felony DUI and Manslaughter and will be booked at the Sonoma County Jail.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this incident can call the Santa Rosa CHP office at (707)806-5600.
Sad to hear this news. Rest in peace little one??
Sad, all the way around.
Where were this child’s adults? Why was he/she allowed to play in a work zone?
Watch your little ones, they are curious and fast, you can’t divert your eyes for a second!
Just sad, sad, sad.
How do you know it wasn’t their own kid. A terrible accident. Alcohol sucks so bad.
Sad, Sad, Sad…for everyone involved!
Many bare the responsibility on this one.
Mercy to all! Rest in peace lil’ curious one. ???
Lena Marie April 7, 2025 At 11:02 am
Sad, Sad, Sad…for everyone involved!
Many bare the responsibility on this one.
Mercy to all! Rest in peace lil’ curious one.
Where were the parents? On their smartphones? Happens so often now,priorities